I bought a 1 owner, 2006 CS with less than 5000 mi. If I'm reading the tire manufacture date code correctly, they are original 2006 tires. I will probably drive it less than 5k mi/yr. The still look new, no cracking and plenty of tread....but they're now 9 years old.

I have read warnings about buying cheaply priced "new" old tires because rubber can degrade over time. Are they fine and can I just drive them until they wear out? Any expert recommendations appreciated, Thanks!

 

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This is just my opinion, and I am not a professional tech....

It depends on how the car was stored to be honest. Rubber reacts to the expansion from use and the sun, essentially.

I dont have experience with 9 year old tires, but do with 7 year old tires.

I drove on a set of OEM GY Runflat tires on a car with 987 miles. They were 7 years old, and performed as if they were 1 month old - perfect. That car was not driven much, as the mileage reflects. That said, the car was stored in a climate controlled environment, and didn't see much time on the road or sitting in the sun.

 

We have two great articles on tire age here and here.

If you have any questions, feel free to call me!

 

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I had my Michelins pilot super sport for 9 years. Only after almost 10 years of service I started to notice certain signs like too much vibration and noticeable cracks in the sidewall. Of course I don't recommend to wait for 10 years to change tires. Only a few brands can compete with Michelin and only a few drivers can compete with the way I take care of my tires. Some cheap rubber needs to be changed annually especially after some reckless driving.